Prep & Catering lead at 88 Tactical

Prep & Catering LeadDepartment: Food & Beverage Founders Club / EventsStatus: Full-TimeSchedule: Flexible including nights weekends & event-driven hoursPosition Overview:The Prep & Catering Lead plays a crucial role in shaping the culinary experience at 88 Tactical both in our Founders Club restaurant and throughout our high-impact event operations. This position is responsible for overseeing weekly prep operations executing high-quality catering services and ensuring that every event dish reflects our premium brand standards.In addition to leading prep and catering production this role supports line operations during peak business hours and lower event volume periods.Key ResponsibilitiesCulinary Prep & ProductionExecute and lead daily/weekly prep processes (34 times per week) including portioning recipe adherence proper labeling and storage.Maintain accurate prep sheets batch tracking and inventory counts.Ensure food quality consistency and compliance with safety standards at all times.Event Catering LeadershipServe as the primary culinary lead for all in-house catered and off-site events (corporate social VIP etc.)Oversee menu execution including hot and cold foods baking charcuterie layouts buffet setups and plated dinner service.Manage back-of-house event timelines staffing support logistics and culinary presentation.Coordinate with Event Management to ensure seamless guest experience.Restaurant SupportAssist on the cook line during peak service hours or low event demand.Maintain cleanliness and organization across all culinary workspaces.Cost & Planning ManagementAssist with forecasting food cost needs based on upcoming events and restaurant traffic.Create prep projections based on sales menus and event schedules.Help keep waste minimal while maximizing product efficiency.Preferred Skills & Qualifications2 years of culinary or catering experience required; leadership or lead-prep role strongly preferred.Strong work ethics and ability to own outcomes from prep to final presentation. Key Skills Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Hospitality Experience,Guest Relations Experience,Cooking,Baking,Sanitation,Knife Skills Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1